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International

Katchatheevu Issue: Beneath the Politics Lies a Crisis of Environment and Survival

Although the political tension between India and Sri Lanka over Katchatheevu continues to dominate discussions, the real crisis runs much

Indonesia races to reach survivors after deadly Sumatra floods

Military ramps up relief in three devastated provinces Indonesia’s military has intensified rescue and relief operations across three provinces on

South Korea gets U.S. nod for nuclear-powered submarines

Seoul’s strategic upgrade draws regional warning South Korea is moving ahead with plans to build nuclear-powered submarines after receiving approval

European leaders urge Zelensky not to rush into U.S.-backed peace push

EU caution over fast-track Ukraine talks European leaders are quietly warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to move carefully as Washington

China’s naval shows raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan

Regional unease over Beijing’s maritime displays Tension is rising in East Asia after Xi Jinping led a rare overseas visit

Newspaper sues Pentagon over press access rules

The New York Times has gone to court to challenge new Pentagon press accreditation rules that many U.S. news organizations

STUDY LOWERS CLIMATE DAMAGE ESTIMATES BUT WARNS COSTS STILL “ENORMOUS”

New modelling softens previous GDP hit, not the overall threat A new analysis of climate change’s economic toll has slightly

CHINA MASSES WARSHIPS ACROSS ASIA’S SEAS IN NEW SHOW OF FORCE

Regional deployments and message to US allies Chinese naval and coast guard vessels have surged across key Asian waterways in

Libyan war crimes suspect asks ICC judges for release

First Libyan detainee faces judges in The Hague A Libyan war crimes suspect accused of running one of the country’s

Deadly Asian floods show the new face of climate risk

Extreme late-season storms push Southeast Asia beyond its limits Southeast Asia is closing out 2025 under water. Weeks of late-arriving